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MG04 WJS

2008 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,381 mi
Last recorded51,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Zt45,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 WJS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 48,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 42,453 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 30,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly split around puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 26,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 24,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 19,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 13,193 miles

Both front Tyre's wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 6,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 11 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 7 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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MG04 WJS is a 2008 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG04 WJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this MG Zt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG04 WJS registered?

MG04 WJS is a 2008 MG Zt, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is MG04 WJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG04 WJS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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